Rena
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rena: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1977.
Rena has multiple roots, but for English and Scottish speakers it most often emerges as a short form of Irene, the Greek name meaning "peace," or as a standalone variant of the Hebrew name meaning "joy" or "song." It also appears as a feminine form of Renée, the French "reborn." Notable bearers include American actress Rena Sofer, known for her Emmy-winning role on *General Hospital*, and Rena Mero, the WWE wrestler and model. While no major places take their name directly from Rena, the name shares its peaceful root with the Irish town of Irvinestown. Variants such as Rina and Reena are common, and Rena enjoyed modest popularity in Scotland during the 1970s and 80s, often chosen for its soft, international charm.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19773 babies
- Latest (1977)
- #5103 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y